Buyer
Description
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC WIRING SYSTEMS (EUROPE) LTD AND SUMITOMO ELECTRIC GROUP Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (Europe) Ltd employ over 30,000 people across Europe and North Africa. Automotive engineering is our industry, and we are proud of the diverse team of world-class engineers and support staff who work at the highest level to provide products and services to our customers. Our people are our greatest asset and respect for human resources is a fundamental principle of the Sumitomo Business Spirit. Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 415 subsidiaries and affiliates in over 40 countries worldwide.
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Buyer
Job Description
Type of contract: Permanent
Place of Work
SEWS-E HQ, Staffordshire, UK
Job Duties and Responsibilities
To be responsible for the purchase of raw material used within SEWS-E’s manufacturing process. Within this role the Buyer will be responsible for a number of suppliers and will ensure that all purchasing requirements are met to enable the supplier to deliver material as required by SEWS-E manufacturing sites. Tasks will include but not be limited to:
ü Responsible for various automotive commodities covering a global supply base, compromising direct and indirect purchases
ü Identify and investigate potential alternative suppliers where appropriate to reduce business risk
ü Evaluate bids, select, recommend suppliers as well as negotiate pricing, delivery, quality and service
ü Follow up on awards until completion of order
ü When necessary, negotiate and settle with suppliers regarding rejections, losses, return of materials etc.
ü Targeted year-on-year cost reductions
ü Review and process purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. Assist accounting staff in resolving invoice discrepancies
ü Leading purchasing activities for project: for mass production parts and parts in development for the project
- Purchasing interface between project engineering, purchasing, sales and manufacturing
- Member of the project team reporting to the Platform Manager for all activities related to the project
- Including quarterly report of results
ü Carry out other comparable duties as required by the line manager
Knowledge, Skills and Experience required
ü Experience in the automotive industry
ü Knowledge of plastic and rubber parts
ü Technical understanding regarding goods, ideally W/H industries
ü Understanding of the manufacturing constraints
ü Good communication / negotiation and problem-solving skills
ü Computer literate in MS Project, and systems including MRP
ü Fluent written and spoken English
Special Conditions
The existing right to live and work in the UK
Competencies Required
ü Safe and ethical working
ü Quality
ü Customer and commercial focus
ü Technical capability
Job Related Competencies
ü Personal organisation
ü Communication
ü Attention to detail
ü Flexibility
ü Commercial awareness
ü Tenacity
